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ROBÉRT LEBLANC UPTOWN FOUNDER · CREATIVE DIRECTOR LeBLANC+SMITH

Describe what you love about what you do. I love incorporating hospitality, food, and drinks to create joyful communities of people. As everything has moved online, we do not get together with each other nearly enough. Our spots are all based upon people's getting together more often. Why in New Orleans? It has particular meaning to be able to do so here because New Orleans is the greatest hospitality city in the world. We understand the importance of getting together as communities of people to share laughter and love better than any city in the world. Name something about New Orleans that always puts you in a good mood. A Second Line. It truly is the best way to celebrate and the best way to mourn. What advice would you give your twenty-year-old self? Be concerned with who you want to be, not what you want to be. And embrace your mistakes. They will be the greatest learning experiences that lead you to become who you were meant to be.

Favorite restaurant Marjie's Grill, Crepe Nanou, Del Fuego Favorite bar Cooter Brown's Favorite museum The National WWII Museum What book are you reading now Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson Favorite album of all time "Untitled" by Sigur Rós Favorite destination Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin, TN Favorite cocktail Cavan Mule

Best musical concert ever Dr. Dre's Up in Smoke Tour

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